10A NCAC 13P .0605       ACCREDItED EMS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS

(a)  EMS Educational Institutions who already possess accreditation by the CAAHEP shall be credentialed by the OEMS by presenting:

(1)           an application for credentialing;

(2)           evidence of current CAAHEP accreditation;

(3)           a copy of the self study;

(4)           a copy of the executive analysis; and

(5)           documentation reflecting compliance with Rule .0602(b) and (c) of this Section.

(b)  Accredited EMS Educational Institutions may offer initial and renewal educational programs for EMS personnel as defined in Rule .0501 of this Subchapter.

(c)  Accredited EMS Educational Institutions maintaining CAAHEP accreditation shall renew credentials no more than 12 months prior to expiration of the OEMS credentials by providing the information detailed in Paragraph (a) of this Rule.

(d)  Accredited EMS Educational Institutions that fail to maintain CAAHEP accreditation shall be subject to the credentialing and renewal criteria set forth in Rule .0602 of this Section.

(e)  Accredited EMS Educational Institution credentials are valid for a period of five years.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-508(d)(4); 143-508(d)(13);

Eff. January 1, 2017.